When purchasing a plot of land or property in India, prospective buyers should always refer to land survey numbers to avoid legal disputes down the line owing to any discrepancies. It is also famous by the name Bhoomi survey number in some places. With this, they can check the land records that include all the necessary details like size, location and ownership details of that particular plot.

There are many more benefits of finding land survey details online, which you will see later in this article. But first, let us discuss what these are.

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In simple words, land survey numbers are unique identifiers given by local authorities to a piece of land to maintain its accurate details. They are assigned to the plot only after official visits the specific site and examines its size, shape, boundaries, type and other properties. Thus, with this unique survey number, users get a clear view of their property through maps.

During property registration, it is compulsory to add the survey number details. However, it is not the main reason to check land survey numbers. It helps prospective buyers look into a property they intend to buy and understand if there is an issue with it.Following are the ways land survey numbers can help prospective buyers:

• Understand the location of their property
• Understand Types of Land - whether it is agricultural land
• Knowing about the owners of the land
• Know about its boundary extent
• Avoid legal issues
• Know about the neighbouring plots and about their owners 
• Eases the sale and registration process

When the prospective buyers have all the information about the land, sellers stand no chance of deceiving them. However, to be completely safe, check for the authenticity of the documents and double-check the building plan if available. Additionally, get your certificate of encumbrance from the official registrar.

You can find the land survey number on your sale deed. However, if you have any confusion, you can visit the official site of the concerned state where your property is situated. For instance, if you are buying a property in Maharashtra, visit the official site of Maharashtra. We will discuss it in detail in the section below.

However, if you are unable to do so, visit the municipality’s office and meet respective authorities to gather all pieces of information you need about land survey no. In fact, to make the process even easier certain State Governments have introduced apps for accessing the land information. For example, in Karnataka, users can access the Dishank app to find land details using survey numbers.

The best way to verify land survey numbers is to tally the number on your sale deed with the one mentioned on the property tax bill. Suppose you notice any change or have doubt contact your revenue or local municipal authority. You may also need to prepare a rectification deed for the purpose, containing a proper stamp and register it.

With the help of technological advancement, buyers can now check survey numbers online effortlessly. You just need to visit the official site of the state.

To help you, here’s a step-by-step example guide on how to search land details using survey numbers in Uttar Pradesh:

• Step 1: Visit the official website of UP Bhulekh.
• Step 2: Select the ‘Copy of Khatauni’ option. 
• Step 3: You will have to fill in the Captcha below.
• Step 4: Next, select the correct options concerning tehsil, village or district. 
• Step 5: Later the site will require information regarding your account number, Gata number, account holder name and date of conversion. 
• Step 6: Upon filling-in valid credentials, click the evaluation button. 
• Step 7: You will get all details on:
  • Revenue Village Khatauni code
  • Condition of your plot and its unique code
  • Sale status
  • Khatauni fractionation copy

Once you feed in the required credentials, you will be allowed to extract the required information. Following these simple steps, Indian real estate purchasers can make the best investment choices.

Remember, it is the buyer’s responsibility to check land details using survey numbers. So make sure you are verifying the number or visiting municipal offices if needed. Also, if you are purchasing a plot, it does not fall under the real estate law except if it is a developer’s plot-based project.

So, you must always extract your land details by survey numbers only. Here is a table mentioning the state and their official website link so you can directly visit them to check details.